Moments ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, multi-division world champion Manny Pacquiao proved that the judges got it wrong in his first encounter with Timothy Bradley, handing the previously undefeated former champion the first official loss of his career with a dominating unanimous decision victory. Although Bradley was game and the rematch seemed a lot closer then their first match, the speed and power of Pacquiao proved to be too much to handle. Relive all the action in FightHype's round-by-round results.
PREFIGHT
Beautiful renditions of both National Anthems. Before the fighters make their way to the ring, the crowd is already chanting, "Manny! Manny! Manny!" Pacquiao comes out first to the sounds of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" and Katy Perry's "Roar". As usual, he's all smiles as he waves to the crowd. Again, the crowd erupts, "Manny! Manny! Manny!" After the music for Pacquiao ends, the boos are already coming down for Bradley. Now Bradley being his ring walk to the sounds of DJ Khaled's "All I Do Is Win". More boos from the crowd. LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEEEEEEE!
ROUND 1
Bradley comes out flicking his jab. Pacquiao lands a left to the body. Bradley answers with a right to the body. Technical match so far. Both guys just touching each other. Nice right lands for Bradley. Right hook gets in for Pacquiao. Bradley digs a right to the body. Another. Bradley slips some punches from Pacquiao. Bradley lands some shots against the ropes. Close round, but I give it to the champion Bradley.
Bradley 10 Pacquiao 9
ROUND 2
Right and a left gets in for Pacquiao. Bradley lands some shots on the inside. HARD left from Pacquiao backs Bradley up. Another left lands for Pacquiao. Bradley digs to the body. Bradley swinging wildly now as he tries to keep Pacquiao off of him. Straight right lands for Bradley. Pacquiao answers with a left. Good round for Pacquiao.
Bradley 19 Pacquiao 19
ROUND 3
HARD left hand lands for Pacquiao. 1-2 gets in for Pacquiao again. The crowd erupts. Bradley digs to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Bradley. Bradley looking to get inside and work the body. HARD right lands for Bradley. Pacquiao retreats. Right lands for Bradley again. Pacquiao lands a left hook. Overhand right lands for Bradley. Bradley digs a right to the body. Pacquiao lands an uppercut. Both guys trading big shots. Right to the body lands for Bradley. Pacquiao rakes him with some combos. Left hand lands for Pacquiao. Bradley lands a nice combo at the bell. Close round, but I give it to Pacquiao.
Bradley 28 Pacquiao 29
ROUND 4
Jab lands for Bradley. Pacquiao rakes him with a right hook. Bradley misses with a wild right. Nice combo that ends with a right for Bradley. Manny lands a nice right hook. Bradley lands a hard right that snaps the head back of Pacquiao. Pacquiao digs two left hooks to the body. Bradley lands another hard right. Another. Good round for Bradley.
Bradley 38 Pacquiao 38
ROUND 5
Bradley backs him up with a right that's blocked. Bradley digs a left to the body. Pacquiao gets in a left. Both fighters appear to be taking a bit of a break this round. Left hand upstairs lands for Pacquiao. Right lands for Bradley. Big right from Bradley snaps the head back of Pacquiao. Another right lands for Bradley. Bradley slips some punches. Round to Bradley.
Bradley 48 Pacquiao 47
ROUND 6
Pacquiao keeping a high guard. Bradley lands a left to the body. Left hook lands for Bradley. Pacquiao misses with his punches. Pacquiao gets in a wicked left. Right and a left lands for Bradley. Close round so far. Left hook lands for Bradley. Right from Bradley is partially blocked. Pacquiao lands a jab. Pacquiao flurries against the ropes, but Bradley slips most of those punches. Round to Bradley for being a little more active.
Bradley 58 Pacquiao 56
ROUND 7
Pacquiao lands a jab. Right hook lands for Pacquiao. They trade shots. Another 1-2 lands for Pacquiao. Right hook lands for Bradley. Left lands for Pacquiao. Bradley digs to the body. Another right hook to the body lands for Bradley. They trade jabs. Pacquiao flurries against the ropes. Bradley ties him up. Right hook lands for Bradley. Bradley invites him in along the ropes. Left lands for Pacquiao. Bradley says bring it. They trade big shots. Round to Pacquiao.
Bradley 67 Pacquiao 66
ROUND 8
Pacquiao stalking. Bradley looking to counter. Overhand right lands for Bradley. Stiff jab lands for Bradley. Pacquiao misses with some shots and Bradley shakes his head to let people know that. Bradley taunts Pacquiao now. Jab lands for Pacquiao. Bradley lands his jab. The round is up for grabs. Pacquiao lands a left. Jab lands for Pacquiao. Not much to choose from in that round, but I give it to Pacquiao.
Bradley 76 Pacquiao 76
ROUND 9
HARD left hook lands for Bradley. Right hook lands for Bradley. Bradley trips and the crowd gets excited. They trade shots. Pacquiao gets in a left. Bradley answers. Both men swinging wildly. Right hook lands for Bradley. Jab lands for Bradley. They trade jabs. Counter left hook lands for Bradley followed by a right. Round to Bradley.
Bradley 86 Pacquiao 85
ROUND 10
Right lands for Pacquiao. Overhand right lands for Bradley. Left lands for Pacquiao. Right lands for Pacquiao. HARD left lands for Pacquiao. 1-2 lands for Pacquiao. Another hard left lands for Pacquiao. Bradley lands a right. Left hook lands for Bradley. They trade shots. Nice right lands for Bradley. Pacquiao lands a nice combo along the ropes. Round to Pacquiao.
Bradley 95 Pacquiao 95
ROUND 11
Big shot lands for Pacquiao and Bradley holds on. Bradley lands a jab. Left lands for Bradley. Bradley content to circle the ring and just potshot. Jab lands for Bradley. Right hand lands for Bradley. Pacquiao just following him. The crowd not happy with Bradley's strategy right now, but Pacquiao not doing anything to prevent it. Counter left hook lands for Bradley. Jab lands for Pacquiao. Pacquiao digs to the body. Round to Bradley.
Bradley 105 Pacquiao 104
ROUND 12
They trade jabs. Pacquiao lands a right hook. HARD left lands for Pacquiao. Another. Another. Right from Bradley is blocked. Both guys swing wildly again. They trade left hooks. Bradley digs to the body. They trade jabs. A clash of heads brings a break in the action. The action resumes and both men come out swinging. Close round, but I give it to Pacquiao.
Bradley 114 Pacquiao 114
Official judges scorecards: 116-112, 116-112, 118-110
THE WINNER BY UNANIMOUS DECISION...MANNY PACQUIAO
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